PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE ALL FASTENERS ARE TIGHT AND ALL STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS ARE SOUND

CURT Manufacturing LLC. warrants this product to be free of defects in material and/or workmanship at the time of retail purchase by the original purchaser. If the product is found to be defective, Curt Manufacturing LLC. may repair or replace

the product at their option, when the product is returned, prepaid, with proof of purchase. Alteration to, misuse of, or improper installation of this product voids the warranty. Curt Manufacturing LLC.'s liability is limited to repair or replacement

of products found to be defective, and specifically excludes liability for incidental or consequential loss or damage.

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MAKE:STYLE:

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WARNING: NEVER EXCEED YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY

WEIGHT CARRYING:

INSTALLATION TIPS:

INSTALLATION REQUIRES:

VEHICLE PHOTO:

HITCH ILLUSTRATION:

REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO

MAKE SURE YOUR HITCH MATCHES

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE

EASY MODERATE CHALLENGING

1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION, READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY.

2. TO EASE INSTALLATION, 2 PEOPLE MAY BE

REQUIRED.

3. USING PROPER TOOLS WILL GREATLY IMPROVE

THE QUALITY OF THE INSTALL AND REDUCE THE

TIME REQUIRED.

4. NEED HELP OR HAVE SOME QUESTIONS?

CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 800.798.0813

Safety glasses should be

worn at all times while

installing this product .

YEARS: *VARIES*

CHEVROLET, BUICK, CADILLAC

MODEL:

IMPALA, MALIBU, REGAL, LACROSSE, XTS

SEDAN

3500

350

TRAILER WEIGHT:

TONGUE WEIGHT:

12115 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

LBS.

LBS.

2/9/2018

WARNING:

WE RECOMMEND THE USE OF 18050 STABILIZING STRAPS FOR ALL NON-TRAILER

(WHEEL-LESS) LOADS. PLEASE SEE THE CURT CATALOG OR VISIT US ONLINE AT

WWW.CURTMFG.COM FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

50 MIN.

MIN. PRO INSTALL TIME:

NOVICE INSTALL TIME:

IF YOU ARE HESITANT TO UNDERTAKE

THIS TASK ON YOUR OWN, CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED

CURT INSTALLER FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE.

POWER

DRILL

TORQUE

WRENCH SOCKETS

13mm

3/4"

SAFETY

GLASSES

AVIATION

SHEARS

1/2"

DRILL BIT

RATCHET

WIRE PIPE

BRUSH

-HOLE ENLARGEMENT

REQUIRED ON SELECT

MODELS

-USE EXISTING WELDNUTS

-TRIM REQUIRED ON

SELECT MODELS

1 REQUESTED NEW BOLT KIT 6/21/2017 DAM

REVISION HISTORY

REV DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVED

Parts List

DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBERQTYITEM

HEX FLANGE NUTHFN 1213, GR851

CARRIAGE BOLT1/2-13 x 1 1/2, GR842

HEX BOLT1_2 - 13 x 1 1_2 HEX, GR823

HEX BOLT DIN 933 M8 - 1.25 x 55mm24

HANDLE NUT1/2-1315

LOCK WASHER1/2"26

CONICAL TOOTHED WASHER3/8"27

HEX NUTM8-1.2528

1/2" WEDGE SPACERCM-SP3819

INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH:

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5

3

1

6

2

7

4

1. Remove (1) 8mm bolt from the exhaust hanger bracket

on each side of the vehicle, and clean weldnut using a

wire brush or spray lubricant. On Impala models only

trim approximately a 1 1/4 inch deep notch from each

side of the bottom bumper fascia (As shown).

CENTER SECTION

RECEIVER TUBE

SECTION

8

DESIGNED FOR USE WITH EURO MOUNT

#45571 (1 7/8" BALL) & 45572 (2" BALL)

DESIGNED FOR USE WITH

BALLMOUNT #D-225/45017

2. Raise receiver tube section of hitch into place and use the

8mm bolts and conical toothed washers provided to secure

into place. Secure the 8mm nut to the back side of the

frame bracket on each side to hold the exhaust bracket

in place.

9

BOLT ON BRACKET 2

WEDGE SPACER USED ON ALL APPLICATIONS

BEFORE MID YEAR 2013 (FWD) MODELS

PASSENGER SIDE

FRAME RAIL

DRIVER SIDE

FRAME RAIL

SUSPENSION

CROSS MEMBER

1 REQUESTED NEW BOLT KIT 4/11/2017 KCM

REVISION HISTORY

REV DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVED

INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH:

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4. Assemble the bolt on bracket as shown by placing

the handle nut in the suspension housing and securing

with a 1/2'' bolt and lock washer. (Shown below is the bolt

on bracket (1) used on (FWD) vehicles built before mid

year, 2013. The bolt on bracket (2) is used on all (AWD)

and (FWD) models built 2013 mid year to present.)

5. Raise the center section of the hitch into place and

loosely secure the (5) 1/2" hardware components that

hold it into place. Torque 1/2'' bolt with handle nut to

75 lb-ft, all other 1/2" hardware to 110 lb-ft, and torque

8mm hardware to 23 lb-ft.

6. Installation is complete.

3. On Buick Lacrosse (AWD) and Cadillac XTS models

enlarge the rearward hole in the suspension cross

member to 1/2" (as shown).

Enlarge hole

Parts List

DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBERQTYITEM

HEX FLANGE NUTHFN 1213, GR851

CARRIAGE BOLT1/2-13 x 1 1/2, GR842

HEX BOLT1_2 - 13 x 1 1_2 HEX, GR823

HEX BOLT DIN 933M8 - 1.25 x 55mm24

HANDLE NUT1/2-1315

LOCK WASHER1/2"26

CONICAL TOOTHED WASHER3/8"27

HEX NUTM8-1.2528

1/2" WEDGE SPACERCM-SP3819

GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH: LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT.***DO NOT EXCEED VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY.***

WARNING: ALL NON-TRAILER LOADS APPLIED TO THIS PRODUCT MUST BE SUPPORTED BY 18050 STABILIZING STRAPS.** FAILURE TO PROPERLY SUPPORT NON-TRAILER LOADS WILL VOID PRODUCT WARRANTY**

HAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1-800-798-0813

HITCH WEIGHT: LBS.

INSTALL TIME

PROFESSIONAL: MINUTES

NOVICE (DIY): MINUTES

INSTALL NOTES:

PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE THAT ALL FASTENERSARE TIGHT AND THAT ALL STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS ARE SOUND.

Curt Manufacturing LLC., warrants this product to be free of defects in material and/or workmanship at the time of retail purchase by the original purchaser. If the product is found to be defective,

Curt Manufacturing LLC., may repair or replace the product, at their option, when the product is returned, prepaid, with proof of purchase. Alteration to, misuse of, or improper installation of

this product voids the warranty. Curt Manufacturing LLC.'s liability is limited to repair or replacement of products found to be defective, and specifically excludes liability for incidental or

consequential loss or damage.

3500 350

45

25

CHEVROLET IMPALA AND MALIBU

BUICK REGAL AND LACROSSE

CADILLAC XTS

2/9/2018

12115

50

PAGE 1 of 2

5

3

6

1

2

4

7

8

DESIGNED FOR USE WITH EURO MOUNT

#45571 (1 7/8" BALL) & 45572 (2" BALL)

RECEIVER TUBE

SECTION

CENTER SECTION

DESIGNED FOR USE WITH

BALLMOUNT #D-225/45017

BOLT ON BRACKET 2

9

-HOLE ENLARGEMENT REQUIRED

ON SELECT MODELS

-USE EXISTING WELDNUTS

-TRIM REQUIRED ON SELECT MODELS

BOLT ON BRACKET 1

TOOLS REQUIRED

RATCHET

TORQUE WRENCH

13mm & 3/4 SOCKETS

WIRE PIPE BRUSH

AVIATION SHEARS

1/2" DRILL BIT

POWER DRILL

WEDGE SPACER USED ON ALL APPLICATIONS

BEFORE MID YEAR 2013 (FWD) MODELS

DRIVER SIDE FRAME RAIL

PASSENGER SIDE FRAME RAIL

SUSPENSION CROSS MEMBER

1 NEW BOLT KIT REQUESTED 6/21/2017 DAM

REVISION HISTORY

REV DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVED

HAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1-800-798-0813

INSTALLATION STEPS

PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE THAT ALL FASTENERSARE TIGHT AND THAT ALL STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS ARE SOUND.

Curt Manufacturing LLC., warrants this product to be free of defects in material and/or workmanship at the time of retail purchase by the original purchaser. If the product is found to be defective,

Curt Manufacturing LLC., may repair or replace the product, at their option, when the product is returned, prepaid, with proof of purchase. Alteration to, misuse of, or improper installation of

this product voids the warranty. Curt Manufacturing LLC.'s liability is limited to repair or replacement of products found to be defective, and specifically excludes liability for incidental or

consequential loss or damage.

CHEVROLET IMPALA AND MALIBU

BUICK REGAL AND LACROSSE

CADILLAC XTS

2/9/2018

12115

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1. Remove (1) 8mm bolt from the exhaust hanger bracket on each side of the vehicle, and clean

weldnut using a wire brush or spray lubricant. On Impala models only trim approximately a

1 1/4 inch deep notch from each side of the bumper fascia (As shown).

2. Raise receiver tube section of hitch into place and use the 8mm bolts and conical toothed

washers provided to secure into place. Secure the 8mm nut to the back side of the frame

bracket on each side to hold the exhaust bracket in place.

3. On Buick Lacrosse (AWD) and Cadillac XTS models enlarge the hole in the suspension cross

member to 1/2" (as shown).

4. Assemble the bolt on bracket as shown by placing the handle nut in the suspension housing

and securing with a 1/2'' bolt and lock washer. (Shown above is the bolt on bracket (1) used

on (FWD) vehicles built before mid year, 2013. The bolt on bracket (2) is used on all (AWD)

and (FWD) models built 2013 mid year to present.)

5. Raise the center section of the hitch into place and secure the (5) 1/2" hardware components

that hold it into place. Torque 1/2'' bolt with handle nut to 75 lb-ft, all other 1/2" hardware to

110 lb-ft, and torque 8mm hardware to 23 lb-ft.

TRIM DIAGRAM

ENLARGE THIS HOLE

(STEP 3) IF REQUIRED

REAR OF VEHICLE FRONT OF VEHICLE

1 REQUESTED NEW BOLT KIT 4/11/2017 KCM

REVISION HISTORY

REV DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVED